Transcript for State Department: Won't Sacrifice Human Rights Values for a Deal

Testing the prospect. For resolution or agreement on the nuclear issue does not mean. Aid that we are going to pull any punches with respect to Iran's situation. Sanctions relief -- -- and quite limited and whole host of Syria sanctions remain in place -- Human rights sanctions. Which sanctions some in nineteen -- -- in individuals leading figures in government. As well as seventeen entities in the case of -- -- -- President Obama and secretary carried him publicly expressed their deep. Concern on the steps taken with the adoption of this new very repressive laws against -- groups and individuals. And he had started. -- review process but have not yet taken decisions with respect to. US engagement her assistants certainly would have any interest -- -- -- with so many American partners throughout the world. But I think -- very important what the secretary said. Israel's conservative US assistant. Assistance is consistent with American values which is what their systems to.

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